CNN, MS NOW and Politico notify Donald Trump they are suing over White House access

The actions were a clear escalation of Donald Trump to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable

Reporters from the three major news organisations were blocked from the White House on Saturday, a day after Mr Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be “fake news”. Picture: AP Photo/Alex Brandon

CNN, MS NOW and Politico said they have notified US President Donald Trump’s administration that they are filing a lawsuit over being denied White House access.

Reporters from the three major news organisations were blocked from the White House on Saturday, a day after Mr Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be “fake news”.